VerseBhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita 2.49
दूरेण ह्यवरं कर्म बुद्धियोगाद्धनञ्जय।
बुद्धौ शरणमन्विच्छ कृपणाः फलहेतवः॥
durena hy avaram karma buddhi-yogad dhananjaya
buddhau sharanam anviccha kripanah phala-hetavah
Translation
Action driven by desire is far inferior to action done with equanimity of mind, O Arjuna. Seek refuge in this wisdom; miserable are those who act only for the fruits.
Hindi
हे धनंजय, सकाम कर्म बुद्धियोग से कहीं निम्न है। इस समत्वबुद्धि की शरण लो; जो केवल फल के लिए कर्म करते हैं वे दीन हैं।
Commentary
Acting for reward alone keeps the mind bound and anxious. Krishna urges Arjuna to take refuge in balanced wisdom, where action is offered freely and the heart stays at peace.